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  • US: Brown Introduces New Bill to Help Make Clean Energy Production a Reality

    20 April 2010
    Business & Finance

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of five U.S. Senators introduced legislation today that would spur research on potential offshore wind projects, expand incentives for offshore wind development, and require the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the deployment of offshore wind.

  • DMC Now Offers Offshore Wind Subsea Services

    1 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology

    Danish company DMC/Drechsler Marine Consult has announced that it now offers inspection and service of offshore wind farms, among other services.  DMC’s ROV is equipped with a powerful manipulator arm and the company recently invested in a BlueView high performance 2D imaging sonar, specially engineered for underwater tasks. “You can reduce your costs if you hire us and one of […]

  • Mojo’s HF4 Demonstrates Dynamic Positioning Performance

    27 August 2014
    R&D, Technology

    Mojo Maritime’s HF4 has demonstrated its DP (Dynamic Positioning) performance and manoeuvring characteristics based on results of simulations recently undertaken. Mojo Maritime has concluded the design of the advanced DP system in collaboration with GE and Voith Turbo and it has been tested in DP simulations and ship-handling simulators respectively. These systems provide an accurate […]

  • ABB Develops Complete System for UHVDC Power Transmission

    27 August 2014
    Grid Connection, Technology

    ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has successfully developed all major equipment required for the deployment of 1,100 kilovolt (kV) UHVDC power transmission systems. This advance in technology enhances power transfer capacity to 10,000 megawatts (MW) and extends the distance capability of such links to over 3,000 kilometers (km).  Higher voltage levels allow […]

  • Ten-Point Plan Agreed for 3 Scottish Islands

    18 August 2014
    Authorities

    A framework between the UK Government and the 3 Scottish islands councils – the first agreement of its kind in the country – was launched on Friday by Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael. The Our islands framework, established in response to the Our Islands, Our Future joint campaign, will embed an islands voice at the heart of […]

  • Pontoon Loaded with OW Turbine Parts Sinks Off Germany

    15 August 2014

    A pontoon loaded with parts for offshore wind turbines sank on Wednesday morning (August 13) in the Baltic Sea, German media informs. Divers are currently investigating the underwater area in front of the cape Darß where the large floating pontoon sank. They will examine whether the pontoon lays flat or upright and whether the cargo […]

  • MPI Becomes Part of Sandbank OWF Adventure

    13 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    MPI Offshore will provide its vessel MPI Adventure and its services in general for the Sandbank offshore wind farm, developed by Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München. The company will perform the offshore transport and installation of all 72 Siemens 4MW wind turbines, together with a wide range of related services. MPI’s work on the wind turbine installation at the Sandbank construction site is […]

  • IRENA Explores Potential of Four Ocean Energy Technologies

    11 August 2014
    Authorities, R&D, Technology

    The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a series of technology papers exploring the potential for power generation and other sustainable applications from ocean energy. The papers cover the main features and current status of four technology types: tidal energy; wave energy; ocean thermal energy conversion; and salinity gradient energy. Describing ocean thermal energy […]

  • Scottish Renewables Infrastructure Advances with Westway Park Development

    8 August 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Planning, Derek Mackay yesterday visited the 53 hectare Westway Park in Renfrew, to inspect progress at a £1.3 million dock development project. The project was one of the first locations in the country to receive funding from the Scottish Government’s National Renewable Infrastructure Fund (N-RIF), managed by Scottish Enterprise. […]

  • Quarry to Benefit from Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon

    7 August 2014

    The Lizard could see 40 new jobs opened due to renewable energy development in Swansea Bay. Shire Oak Energy Limited plans to reopen Dean Quarry near St Keverne where it said it would extract at least 1.5 million tons of material in the first year, according to West Briton news site. The rock will be […]

  • QED Naval Secures up to GBP 550,000 Fund

    6 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    QED Naval received up to £550,000 financial backing from Kelvin Capital and the Scottish Investment Bank last month to support the continued development of the Subhub, the tidal turbine foundation structure. This 1st tranche of money will allow QED Naval to conduct the tank testing of 2 models of increasing scale within the world class, […]

  • MeyGen Nets GBP Multi-Million Funding for Phase 1A

    19 December 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Technology

    Atlantis, majority owner of the tidal stream energy project MeyGen, has announced that its flagship project has achieved another significant funding milestone, successfully completing all conditions required to initiate its first drawdown from its senior project finance providers, The Crown Estate and Scottish Enterprise through the Renewable Energy Investment Fund. The major construction and supply […]

  • Siemens Commences Green Port Recruitment

    17 December 2014

    Siemens today began recruiting for jobs based in Hull, just under two years before its wind turbine manufacturing and assembly operations in the city are due to become operational. Fourteen positions have been advertised for what Siemens described as the “vanguard” of a phased recruitment operation which will eventually see the company employ 1,000 people […]

  • Fluor Against Ramboll in “Greater Gabbard Case”

    16 December 2014
    Business & Finance

    Fluor, the main contractor for the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm, has filed a legal claim against Ramboll in which it states that the foundation design for the wind farm’s meteorological mast was done unprofessionally and contributed to project delays and financial loss.  The contractor is seeking GBP 1.4 million as a compensation for having to replace the met […]

  • Rebo-Terminal Hosts Belgian Offshore Day

    12 December 2014

    On Wednesday December 10th, the first edition of the Belgian Offshore Day took place on the Rebo-site in the Port of Oostende. The Belgian Offshore Day is a business event that completely fits within the framework of the offshore wind business. All regional players operating in the sector were present and had the opportunity to put their knowledge […]

  • Scotland Releases National Marine Plan

    12 December 2014
    Authorities, Environment

    Scottish Government has unveiled the first National Marine plan ensuring sustainable economic growth of a range of marine industries and protect and enhance the marine environment. The National Marine Plan will cover all of Scotland’s sea out to 200 nautical miles and will apply to the exercise of devolved and reserved functions. It balances the […]

  • Vattenfall Seeking Contractor to Inspect DanTysk Steel

    12 December 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Vattenfall is inviting bids for the contract at its DanTysk wind farm located in the German part of the North Sea, within the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The contract will comprise the inspection, maintenance and repair services for the steel structures above water with an option for the steel structures below the water. The […]

  • Vattenfall Signs EUR 2 Bln Revolving Credit Facility

    11 December 2014

    Vattenfall AB on Wednesday signed a 5 year multi-currency revolving credit facility for EUR 2 billion, replacing the existing EUR 2.55 billion facility. The new facility matures on 10 December 2019 and has two one-year extension options. The facility is for general corporate purposes. A total of 15 banks participated in the new credit facility. […]

  • Sabella Advances with Its Tidal Energy Device

    11 December 2014
    Technology

    Sabella, French tidal energy technology developer, still plans to deploy its D10 tidal energy device next year, in spite failing to win government funds. The company is preparing to transfer various elements to Brest, including the turbine base next month, followed by assembly of nacelle and blades in March 2015. Currently, the generator is undergoing final […]

  • German Offshore Wind Sector Gets Telemedical Help

    9 December 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    Modern telemedicine technology will facilitate medical emergencies at sea and on offshore wind turbines in future emergency care for patients in the North and Baltic Seas. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger; DGzRS; Die Seenotretter), the Berlin Charité University Hospital and Trauma Hospital Berlin (ukb) have established a close collaboration to carry […]

  • Statkraft to Invest EUR 1.13 Bln in Renewables

    8 December 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The Norwegian Government has proposed to strengthen the equity in Statkraft SF with NOK 10 billion (EUR 1.13 billion). This will be achieved through an equity contribution of NOK 5 billion (EUR 5.68 billion). The remainder of the strengthening will be realized through reductions in future dividends. “We are very pleased with the Government’s support […]

  • German Clean Energy Catching Up with Non-Renewables

    4 December 2014
    Authorities

    German Federal Network Agency (BNA) and the Bundeskartellamt have published their joint monitoring report on significant developments in German electricity and gas markets in 2013.  As of October 2014 (and August 2014 for Solar), a total of 107.1 GW is attributable to non-renewable energy sources and 87.0 GW to renewable energy sources. The increase in […]

  • Aquamarine Power to Scale Down Its Business

    3 December 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Wave energy company Aquamarine Power has announced plans to downsize its business. Commenting on the news, Aquamarine Power Chief Executive Officer John Malcolm said: “Following a strategic review the Board of Aquamarine Power has decided to significantly downsize the business. “This will involve retaining a core operational and management team to run the business and […]

  • Safety and Health Institution Visits Gwynt Y Môr

    2 December 2014
    Training & Education, Wind Farm Update

    The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) was invited by RWE to look around the giant Gwynt Y Môr site. The wind farm is nearing completion and has an excellent health and safety record throughout the construction period. Despite the many risks associated with the activities undertaken on this type of offshore project, there have been […]

  • TC’s Energy, Seabased Inks EUR 43 Mln Wave Energy Deal

    27 November 2014
    Business & Finance

    TC’s Energy today signed a contract with Swedish company Seabased for a 14MW wave energy farm in Ghanaian waters. The contract, which is pending approval by the Swedish agency EKN, is worth over EUR 43 million. The wave farm is the first step towards total targeted installed capacity of 1000MW. The contract was signed by […]

  • Helsinki to Host Third WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference

    27 November 2014

    In two days, more than 100 conference participants will get a comprehensive view of issues related to renewable energy production in the Baltic Sea at WINDFORCE Baltic Sea. Eight theme sessions and 30 international speakers will deal with nearly everything in the value-adding chain, from research, installation and logistics to financing, grid connection and political […]